The Wicked Collection
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The Wicked Collection
The His and Hers Series Boxed Set
Vivian Wood
Contents
Author’s Copyright
Foreword
His Virgin
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
His Best Friend’s Little Sister
A Note From The Author
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Claiming Her Innocence
1. Ryan
2. Ryan
3. Poppy
4. Ryan
5. Poppy
6. Ryan
7. Poppy
8. Ryan
9. Poppy
10. Ryan
11. Poppy
12. Ryan
13. Poppy
14. Ryan
15. Poppy
16. Ryan
17. Ryan
18. Poppy
19. Ryan
20. Poppy
21. Ryan
22. Poppy
23. Ryan
24. Poppy
25. Ryan
26. Poppy
27. Ryan
28. Poppy
29. Ryan
30. Poppy
31. Ryan
32. Poppy
33. Poppy
34. Ryan
35. Ryan
36. Ryan
37. Ryan
Chapter 38
His To Keep
1. Connor
2. Sam
3. Connor
4. Sam
5. Connor
6. Sam
7. Connor
8. Sam
9. Connor
10. Sam
11. Connor
12. Sam
13. Connor
14. Sam
15. Connor
16. Sam
17. Connor
18. Sam
19. Sam
20. Connor
21. Sam
22. Connor
23. Sam
24. Connor
25. Sam
26. Connor
27. Sam
28. Connor
29. Sam
30. Sam
31. Connor
32. Sam
Chapter 33
About Vivian Wood
Author’s Copyright
Copyright Vivian Wood 2019
May not be replicated or reproduced in any manner without express and written permission from the author. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to author and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.
Foreword
These titles are previously published alone as His Virgin, His Best Friend’s Little Sister, Claiming Her Innocence, and His To Keep. This collection is all four books in one place!
His Virgin
Chapter One
Meredith Fields frowned while looking at her reflection in the antique full-length mirror. She looked like a stripper in the skimpy cobalt blue sequined dress she was wearing. Her breasts were dangerously close to being fully exposed, and the hem barely covered her butt. A daring cutout across her stomach displayed even more skin, and to top it all off, the dress was backless.
Ugh, she groaned silently.
She wasn't a fan of wearing revealing outfits. Plus, the heavy makeup she had applied made her feel even more self-conscious. But she'd wanted to go all out for the vintage-themed party she was attending that evening with her best friend, Lily Waldorf.
After all, many high-profile people would certainly be in attendance. Thanks to Lily's well-connected family, they would be partying with politicians, actors, and models tonight.
“Oh, come on! You look hot,” Lily said reassuringly after seeing Meredith scowling at herself in the mirror. She stood next to her, wearing a silver version of Meredith's dress, putting on a pair of glittery hoop earrings.
“I know,” Meredith responded confidently, then twirled on her heels and checked her reflection once more.
She had to admit, she was looking pretty good. The rich jewel tone blue of the dress really complemented her complexion.
“Are you sure you're not coming to Bali?” Lily asked as she checked her makeup one last time in the mirror.
Meredith's face fell at the reminder that she would be spending her entire summer back in Washington, D.C. She'd just completed her degree in journalism from Columbia University, and was supposed to be spending the rest of the year enjoying a well-deserved vacation. But her father had made her a very tempting offer – come back to D.C. and work for him over the summer, and he would release her trust fund early.
It had hardly been a choice at all. She could spend several years partying with that amount of money. And she figured two months would pass before she knew it.
“Yeah, I'm sure. As much as I really want to go with you, this is the first time my dad's made me an offer like this. So I think I should take him up on this before he changes his mind,” Meredith replied while rolling her eyes.
She didn't expect him to cancel the deal on her, but she supposed anything was possible. After all, she'd never imagined he would have budged an inch when it came to her trust fund. She wasn't supposed to see a penny of that money until she was thirty, but that seemed so far away. Plus, Meredith figured she'd be married with kids by then, and her carefree days of partying and drinking would be long behind her.
“Your dad's a pretty wise person,” Lily commented with a chuckle.
“He is,” Meredith responded after applying another layer of blood-red lipstick. “And he really knows how to
push my buttons,” she muttered under her breath.
Yep, Benedict Percival Fields was the shrewdest person Meredith had ever known. He owned the largest newspaper company in the country. Meredith had learned the ins and outs of the industry from an early age, but she'd still wanted to earn a degree in journalism. That way no one could say she wasn't qualified to work at her father's company.
She just didn't want to waste the best years of her life slaving away at a desk job. Going straight from university to the workforce wasn't exactly how she had envisioned life after graduation. Thoughts of Bali and an easygoing summer spent partying in the sand had given her life during her final exams.
But she didn’t have a choice, did she?
“So, what's this deal of his entail?” Lily asked.
Meredith shrugged, still checking out their reflections. The two of them would surely stand out tonight in their outfits, but somehow she was starting to feel less self-conscious. The dress emphasized her curves just as much as it showed some skin, and she knew she looked good. The nervousness she felt was starting to give way to excitement.
“I don’t know the details. We haven’t talked about it yet,” she answered.
Meredith moved to take a seat on the bed and stared admiringly at Lily's waist-length, fiery red hair. Lily's tanned skin looked stunning in her silver dress. She could tell that Lily was excited for tonight's event as well.
It figured. Lily was the number one partygoer she had ever met.
“Enough about me. What about you? How are things going with your family?” Meredith asked, carefully strapping on a pair of black high heels.
Lily's expression immediately turned sour. Meredith knew she never liked to think about family matters. It wasn't because she didn't care about them. It was just because she almost never saw either of her parents.
They were too busy to even remember she existed.
And that was probably a big part of why Meredith and Lily had hit it off so well after meeting at freshman orientation. Meredith often lamented over how overbearing her parents could be. On the other hand, Lily was desperate for her parents' attention.
“Still the same as ever,” Lily responded, rolling her eyes and sighing before sitting next to Meredith on the bed. “I told them I'm going straight to Europe after my Bali trip and the only response I got was, 'Okay honey, have fun.'”
“That's it?” Meredith's eyes widened reflexively, although she wasn't surprised. In truth, she felt envious. She'd often wondered how nice it would be to have the freedom to do whatever she wanted without the fear of disappointing her parents.
“Yeah. It makes me sick.”
“Aren't you happy? I mean, at least you get to do whatever you want.”
“I don't know. Of course Bali and Europe are going to be fun. But I still don't know what I want to do with my life, unlike you. You've got things all figured out. And I know you think your parents are pushy, but at least your dad cares enough about you to push you,” Lily murmured with a sad smile on her lips.
Silence filled the room.
Meredith didn't know what to say. Because at moments like this, it was Lily who made her see just how lucky she was to have parents like hers. And deep down, she knew Lily was right. Her father was just helping her out, trying to show her the right path to achieve her goals in life.
But don't you think you've earned the right to enjoy a few months off after all these years of hitting the books? a voice whispered at the back of her mind.
Shrugging off the idea, Meredith glanced at Lily, who was back in front of the mirror again, styling her hair. She seemed to be deciding between wearing it in a high ponytail or leaving it down. Either way, she would still look hot.
“Anyway, this is the last party we'll be attending together for the next couple of months. Let's make the most out of it. I didn't call in every favor I had to get us on the VIP list for this party just to be all doom and gloom tonight,” Lily said, breaking the awkward silence.
A mischievous smile appeared on Lily's face as she turned to face her. Meredith was more than aware of where the conversation was headed, and she was dreading it.
“Who knows? Tonight might be the night you finally lose your V-card, Mer,” Lily squealed in excitement.
“Hey! Don't say that,” Meredith protested quietly, bowing her head as she felt her cheeks grow hot. Yep, she was already twenty-three but still a virgin. And she was proud of it.
“Oh, come on,” Lily groaned, stomping her foot like a kid about to throw a temper tantrum.
“I'm not a prude, and you know that, Lily! I'm just... saving it for someone special,” she said defensively, staring at the floor.
Meredith may have been born and raised in the city, but she'd always believed giving up her virginity was something to be taken seriously. She wanted it to be with someone who would make her feel breathless – someone extraordinary.Just like in the movies, she wanted it to be magical.
Lily snorted. “I know. I've seen all those romance books you read.” She shook her head, but then her expression softened.
“You've got some catching up to do, but your first time is going to be special. And tonight? Tonight is definitely special.”
Feeling amused at the 180-degree turn of their conversation, Meredith raised her head and smiled at her best friend. Lily was right. Tonight was going to be special. It was the first party they'd be attending after graduating from college, and they were ready to make the most of it.
“Whatever,” she murmured, trying to downplay the excitement that had started to engulf her. Deep down, she couldn't deny she was hoping things would turn out to be magical.
But she had a feeling this night was going to end up bad.
Chapter Two
Meredith took a deep breath before exiting the limo, following Lily's lead. They'd arrived at a luxurious mansion in the middle of the city. She was used to the party scene, but for some reason she was feeling more anxious than excited. She'd had ample time to think during the ride over, and she couldn't stop imagining any number of worst-case scenarios.
Relax. It's not like anything bad's going to happen, she quietly reassured herself, then did a series of breathing exercises to calm her nerves.
“Relax,” Lily muttered as if reading her mind, then slipped a silver silk mask adorned with crystals into place. She gave Meredith a light nudge, urging her to put on her mask, too.
“Do we really have to?” she asked, suddenly feeling unsure and reluctant.
Masks weren't exactly the first accessories she'd have picked out. But part of her found the idea appealing. Concealing their identities meant they could dance and drink with abandon, hiding behind the guise of anonymity.
“Yep. I told you, some very famous people are here. No one's allowed in without a mask, and that's pretty much the only rule for tonight.”
She rolled her eyes, but Meredith obliged and followed suit. The mask covered more than half of her face. She startled slightly when she saw a masked usher approaching them, but then she realized the mask rule applied to the staff as well. They're really taking this whole anonymity angle seriously, she thought.
“Good evening, ladies. Your names, please?” said the usher after taking a small, polite bow. He stood expectantly, holding a clipboard to his chest.
“Lily. Lily Waldorf,” her best friend said taking the lead, gripping her wrist to emphasize they were together. “And Meredith Fields.”
After a few moments of scanning the names on his clipboard, the man nodded and smiled at them. Despite his mask, Meredith could tell he was attractive, making her feel less anxious and decidedly more excited about what the night had in store for them.
It’s going to be an interesting night, she thought with a smile on her lips.
“This way please,” the man spoke in a louder voice as they stepped into the mansion.
Booming music reverberated throughout the halls, and the air smelled like booze. Looking around, Meredith saw people getting int
o cozy booths lined up like tiny turtles. As she stole a glance at a couple on her right, she caught a glimpse of both a tiny couch and bed within the plush enclosure.